Philander Smith College works to ensure the 24-hour safety and security of the College
community as well as to visitors to its campus. Our goal is to reduce the incidence
of crime or fear of harm or abuse, to keep the campus safe from unauthorized use,
and to keep the academic and administrative processes free from disruption, thus Security
Officers have the authority to take appropriate action when violations of any regulations
occur.

While the College is a gated community, the campus and its facilities are open to
the public during business hours and in the evening for particular events. All Philander
Smith employees and students must have a parking decal to be permitted on campus after
business hours. All guests visiting campus after business hours who are not attending
special events must sign in and out at the Security Station. In addition, the Security
Station becomes the information center after hours, on weekends and holidays.

Emergency Notification System

Philander Smith students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for Philander's
emergency notification system,
e2campus Alert, which allows you to be notified of an emergency via text messages and/or e-mail.
Be sure to register today!

Student ID's

All students attending Philander are required to have a student identification card
and must possess it at all times. Students' first ID card is FREE but if lost, damaged
or stolen, the cost for replacement is $10.
To pay for the replacement card, go to the Cashier's window in the Business Office. You must bring the receipt to the Office of Safety and Security which is located
in the Student Affairs Division (the Student Union) to have your replacement card
made.

Crime Statistics

Philander Smith College collects data on campus crime statistics under the student
right to know and campus security act passed in November 1990. Crime statistics are
compiled annually and reported to the Department of Higher Education. This information
may be found in the Office of Safety and Security.

Students are responsible for their own vehicles. Violations by students will result
in disciplinary action by the College and the vehicle permanently barred. All students
must be able to show proof of liability insurance. All students are advised to have
collision and theft insurance as well as working vehicle alarms.Security Officers
control and regulate traffic and ensure compliance with traffic rules and regulations.
Improper parking and operation of vehicles in a reckless or unsafe manner will be
cited and ticketed.

All students' vehicles must be registered with Campus Security and receive a parking
decal (vehicles must be registered during school registration period or within 24
hours of its arrival to campus). All residential students must park in the student
parking lot behind the old dorms. Non-residential students may park in the Kendall,
Titus and BA lots during class hours only. No parking is permitted in the fire lanes.
Student parking is not permitted in front of the Cox Administration Building or the
Residential Life Center at any time (for staff only).

Parking violations will result in the following (during any given academic year):

1. First parking violation will result in a Warning Ticket.

2. Second parking violation will result in a $50 fine added to your school bill.

3. Third parking violation will result in the towing of the student's vehicle at
the owner's expense.

4. Fourth parking violation will result in the student's loss of privileges to have
a motor vehicle on the campus.